Senior Production Planner – Automotive & Heavy Vehicles

Naffco; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job description

As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will play a critical role in optimise production planning and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality fire truck assemblies and components. Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing production schedules for fire truck assembly lines and associated components.

• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, quality, and production teams to ensure seamless workflow and accurate production planning.

• Monitor and track production progress; update schedules proactively in response to changes in scope, material availability, or supply chain disruptions.

• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify process bottlenecks, delays, and areas for continuous improvement.

• Lead capacity planning, resource allocation, and forecasting of material requirements to meet project milestones and delivery deadlines.

• Prepare and present regular reports on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior management.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in production planning, ideally within automotive, heavy vehicle manufacturing, or a similar environment.

• Proficient in production planning tools such as Primavera, MS Project, SAP, or equivalent ERP systems.

• Demonstrated success in workflow optimization, capacity planning, and supply chain coordination.

• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to stakeholders.

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